Maryland Crab Soup Recipe
This Maryland Crab Soup recipe is a classic dish made with a variety of vegetables, crab meat, and Old Bay seasoning. Garnish with fresh herbs or Old Bay, and serve with crusty bread!
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 1 28oz Crushed tomatoes, can
- 2 cups Carrots, chopped
- 1 Potato, diced
- 1 cup Onion, chopped
- 2 cups Celery
- 1½ cups Corn
- 1 cup Lima beans, baby
- 1 8oz Green beans, bag
- ¾ cup Peas
- 4 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tbsp Dry mustard
- 1 lb Maryland crab meat
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed
Instructions
- In a large pot, add 6 cups of water and all the ingredients, expect crab meat. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer for 45 minutes.
- Add in crab meat and all to simmer for additional 45 minutes.
- Taste and season (if necessary) with salt, black pepper, or Old Bay, based on your personal preferences. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute individual vegetables with frozen mixed vegetables to save on time and money
- Use whichever crab meat you desire. I have used them all, and the recipe still tastes amazing
- For a more savory taste, brown 2-3 slices of bacon sliced into small pieces, in the large pot prior to adding water and vegetables.